Chapter 20: Future Teammates
Garou's thoughts were racing, his heart surging with anticipation. He took a long breath, slowly exhaling to calm the storm inside.
Now wasn't the time for excitement.
The Bodhi Seed was undeniably powerful, but unlocking its true potential still depended on his own efforts. He couldn't allow himself to get complacent just because of a few early gains.
Thinking back to his sparring match with Guy, Garou felt even more grounded. He'd had to strategize carefully just to deal with a suppressed Might Guy.
Turning on his heel, he slipped out the window and disappeared into the dark, clutching the bundle of herbs he'd picked up.
Training.
That was the only way forward.
From the shadows, Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, quietly exhaled a breath of relief.
Times were different now.
War was less frequent, and while young geniuses still emerged, the situation wasn't as wild as during the last Great Ninja War. And when it came to someone like Garou, his biggest concern was that the boy might grow arrogant too early.
But Garou showed remarkable restraint. Even after developing two or three original jutsu and medical formulas, he remained humble.